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Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Whiff of Joy challenge 12

As this is the last challenge for the year, the challenge will stay open till the first week in January when the first challenge for the new year will begin - so you have LOADS of time to do this challenge girlies, lol.

This weeks challenge is to make a Contemporary Christmas card - no Red or Green and I've gone for something completely different for me. I've had the silvery papers for a while and never quite knew what I was going to do with them till I was visiting the mega talented Jacqueline of Creja Karten's blog, who has the most amazing cards!! I emailed her to ask her if it would be okay to use this card as my inspiration and she very kindly agreed.

The base layer of the card is glitter card, it's not showing up too well in the pics but is much more sparkly IRL. I made another "ticket" from the sentiment stamps from Whiff of Joy by stamping the 3 lines of text using a Stamp-a-majig (Stampin Up) then cutting this into a rectangle and punching two 1/2 holes on either end with a Stampin Up 1/4" punch. I adore the Whiff of Joy sentiments, the fonts are so beautiful.

A close up of Lizzie, she's coloured with the usual distress inks and H2O's, with a touch of glitter to her muff and boots (a girls' gotta have bling lol). I used a small Studio G scroll stamp and Brilliance Starlight Silver ink to edge the oval that Lizzie is stood on.

The large snowflake is cut with a Cuttlebug die out of acetate and I've added Diamond Dust from Rach (thanks sweetie - I just love this stuff) and LOVE the effect of the clear diamond dust on the acetate - it really looks icy and has so much texture IRL.

I really enjoyed making this card, it's great to do something completely different and I am really looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.

Recipe:Lizzie and Christmas Wishes Sentiments from Whiff of JoyPaper is by Craft CreationsFlourishes are a Quickutz Revolution dieBrads are PapermaniaSmall snowflakes are Punch Bunch and Martha Stewart PunchesLarge Snowflake is Cuttlebug Cut and Emboss die

A fabulous card Bev! Love the colours you used for the contemporary challenge, your wonderful colouring and the glistening snowflake. I love the effect of the glitter on the acetate, such a great idea. Chris xxx

Ohhhh Bev this is stunning. You've coloured the image in beautifully and I love those papers. Thanks for the idea about using acetate for the snowflakes, I might pinch that idea if you don't mind. Michele x

Oh Bev, I think this is my most favourite yet ! I just love these colours! smoky, yet wintry at the same time. You are so very talented and I am soo envious (in a nice way of course!,) lol. I just adore the acetate and diamond dust - must get some of this - it is awesome!Thanks for sharingHugsJulie

Bev! This is absolutely gorgeous. It took my breath away when I saw it! My postman delivered the most gorgeous card yesterday with lovely goodies inside. Thank you so much. There is something from me on the way...you should get it any day now! Hugs Jeanette

Beautiful Beautiful card. I love the colours/shading you have used. Those acetate snowflakes are a real treat.Just wanted to let you know that I've changed my blog address to http://sandradrydesigns.blogspot.com/HugsSandra xx

Bev, this is just beautiful!!!I loved Jacqueline's card when I saw it too and yours is just as gorgeous as hers. Think it may be something to do with that unusual colour scheme, but whatever it is I LOVE it!!

Oh my goodness Bev! This is by far the MOST STUNNING card that I have ever seen! Are you sure you can't come to the US and teach me some of your tricks! I love your style of creating!Lots of Hugs from your #1 fan!Kim

Wow, Bev, what can I say that the others haven't said already. This is the most magical, elegant, beautiful, awesome ...etc. card I have ever seen. Where do you get your talent from, Girl. Please throw some this way. Alice (beemer)

Sorry I am so late commenting thought I had already done so. Wow you have really pulled the stops out on this one hun, is is STUNNING!!!!!! what fabulous colours would never thought of using them but they are just perfect, just when I think you could never better the last one you floor me again, I am in awe!!!!hugs Jacqui x

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